An RBC branch in Toronto. A former RBC employee allegedly accessed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s banking profile in June.

A former Royal Bank of Canada employee is facing criminal charges after allegedly accessing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s banking profile and committing fraud.

Ibrahim El-Hakim, a 23-year-old branch client adviser, allegedly accessed Mr. Carney’s profile on June 17 at an RBC branch near Parliament Hill.

Mr. El-Hakim has been charged with fraud over $5,000, unauthorized use of a computer, identity theft and trafficking in identity information, according to court documents.

The allegations have not been proven in court.

Cheryl Brean, a spokesperson for RBC, said the bank worked closely with law enforcement to support their investigation.

“While we cannot comment on sp

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